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Opportunity Odessa Podcast

18. The Odessa Community Foundation with Kirk Edwards and Renee Earls

In this episode, we speak with Kirk Edwards and Renee Earls about the Odessa Community Foundation, its origins and how it important it was for the victims of the tragedy on August 31, 2019.

15. Dr. Ray Perryman - Changes Bring Stability to the Odessa Market

Renowned economist Dr. Ray Perryman joins us on this episode, where we talk about Odessa being at the epicenter of the global economy. Dr. Perryman expands on the changes we’ve seen throughout history, including policy, cost and technological advances in the oil and gas industry and how these changes have stabilized the markets. This stability will play an important role in Odessa’s future going forward.

11. Dr. Greg Williams - Odessa College (Part 1)

Odessa College is aiming to give Odessa and the Permian Basin the best higher education in the country. They've tripled their graduation numbers since 2011 and were given the opportunity to compete in the Aspen Price for Community College Excellence. Learn about the great things happening at Odessa College, with our guest, Dr. Greg Williams.

10. Stacey Brown - Odessa Regional Medical Center Hospital

We talk with Stacey Brown, CEO of Odessa Regional Medical Center (ORMC), about healthcare, recruitment and how ORMC's health services provide a better quality of life for the people of Odessa and the surrounding areas.

09. Jimmy Breaux - The Economy and Transportation is Booming in the Permian Basin

With the booming economy, we talk with Jimmy Breaux about the many beneficial things happening to us in the Permian Basin but also its many challenges including transportation infrastructure, water and sewer infrastructure, and housing.

08. Dr. Sandra Woodley, President of UT Permian Basin (Continued)

Dr. Sandra Woodley, President of UT Permian Basin, on how UTPB is providing quality of life features for students, staff, and the community of Odessa. We also discuss how UTPB, ODC and other entities are working together to solve community challenges and how the community can support UTPB.